Motorists left out of pocket by car insurance over key policy

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"Motorists could face significant financial losses if valuable possessions such as mobile phones, laptops, or important documents are stolen from their vehicles, a new investigation by consumer champion Which? has warned. The analysis of car insurance policies found that while the vehicle itself is typically covered, protection for personal belongings is often far less clear-cut. This issue is particularly pertinent given that one in ten claims in Which?'s most recent survey of car insurance customers involved burglary or theft."

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech without using paywalls. The outlet highlights investigations such as financial probes into Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Which? warns motorists that many car insurance policies offer unclear or limited protection for personal belongings. Analysis of 66 policies found most included some personal belongings cover, but common valuables are often excluded; none covered cash and 15 per cent omitted tablet protection.

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